AVAILABILITY
An $800 deposit is needed to book this trip. This tour is available from the start of April through October. Regardless of when you travel there are often celebrations along the Camino, specific to the individual towns or regions. From the jousting festival at Passo Honroso Puente through to the Rioja Wine festival in Logroño and the nationwide celebrations of Semana Santa, walking the Camino is a colourful experience.
On some occasions, but not often, the walk days may vary slightly regarding their length to what we have advertised. This will be to allow us to book the 37 accommodations in sequence to facilitate this walk.
Solo walking is allowed, but as there are many transfers that are costed as being shared across 2 walkers, this will come at an extra cost. Please speak to the office about the price of this.
WEATHER
The route runs across northern Spain and through a variety of terrain. During the early and latter part of the season, conditions can be changeable from temperate warm days through to frosty mornings and very cool nights. From May to September, rainy days are less frequent, and temperatures are steadily between 20-24 degrees. However, it is possible that you may experience a few cloudy days. Variable, with mild coastal climates but potentially heavy rainfall, especially in the Basque Country and Galicia.
THE WALKING
We grade this walk as challenging only because of the back-to-back walking days. We may have to shorten or even lengthen the walking day to make the accommodation bookings work. Of course, we will let you know if this happens. The Camino is a well-trodden route, so the trails are very well defined for the most part. You will follow an ancient pilgrim trail; whilst sections of the walk will take you deep into the picturesque countryside, you will also walk through urban environments and along roads as you follow the most accurate route possible.
You should be used to walking up to 28km with up to 400m of ascent and descent. On any typical day, you will hike on rocky trails, farm and forest tracks and cover long sections in the open countryside. You will sustain climbs to hilltop towns, villages, and the rolling countryside. You will also walk on some roads, so please be mindful of all road users at all times.
A moderate active lifestyle makes walking enjoyable; an exercise regime of 3 to 4 times a week is needed, in addition to your usual walks. We would also advise that you regularly walk back-to-back days to prepare for the duration of this tour which is 37 days.
The route is very well waymarked by the iconic scallop-shell markers, and with the many other walkers on the trail, it’s straightforward to find your way. For each walk, you will be provided daily walk notes, a map and the GPX tracks if you wish to use them for your own device.
HOW TO GET THERE AND AWAY
The tour starts in San Sebastian and finishes in Santiago de Compostela. The best way to reach San Sebastain is by arriving at one of the following airports: Madrid or Biarritz (Bayonne Train Station).
From Madrid, a 3 to 4-hour train journey connects (from the airport as well) to San Sebastian.
From Biarritz (Bayonne) it is an hour or so by train.
Getting away from Santiago de Compostela by train or air is very easy. Flights go from Santiago to all over Europe.
INSURANCE
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
SELF GUIDED
39 DAYS 
Challenging 
SELF GUIDED
39 DAYS 
Challenging 
